Tag Archives: Dries Van Noten

For Medicom Toy‘s latest Bearbrick collection, the toy and accessories label has collaborated with ten of the biggest names from the world of fashion.. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Isetan Men’s, the limited edition Bearbricks are outfitted with designs from Carven, Dries Van Noten, KENZO, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs,Marni, Raf Simons, Thom Browne, UNDERCOVER and White Mountaineering. Each toy’s colour and design reflect each respective brand, appealing to both Bearbrick fans and fashion aficionados alike. The collection will launch on February 26 at Isetan

Dries Van Noten makes use of an interesting textile for its latest Spring Summer 2012 Canvas Sneakers. As the straightforward moniker implies, the pair sports a brown canvas upper that is juxtaposed against a dark navy blue vinyl on the toecap and heel. The off-white rubber outsole is rounded out by an interior tan leather lining, black shoe laces and brushed metal hardware. Available here

Always the first Runway show I check it is Dries, this Autumn Winter 2012 Collection makes for a profound balance between interesting patterns and block colors, each defined the clean and minimal critique the Belgian designer is renowned for. The patterns are bold and vibrant with jungle and floral themes while cuts are timeless with coats and jackets well tailored providing a great contrast for each other.

Dries Van Noten releases a beautiful handmade messenger in washed khaki canvas and brown Italian leather. And while its labeled a messenger we can see it being an ideal overnighter or weekender. It is also available in blacked out leather and canvas if stealth is your thing (Andy Malone I’m talking to you!).

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Belgian label Dries Van Noten offers up a new lace-up sneaker for the Spring 2011. Mixing it up with a leather and canvas upper, the white low top design pairs simplicity and premium production at its finest. For those interested, the shoes are now available at LN-CC

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Love these that I’ve just spied on Selectism ..It’s more of a wardrobe-improver than a game-changer but it looks good – and that’s all we want from a trainer. It is Dries Van Noten though, so expect the price tag to reflect that. You’ve been warned…(hold breath) £335! Buy here

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Hint Magazine gets their “One Sentence or Less” on with a designer interview. Dries Van Noten gets into form. The concept is simple. Keep it short and to the point. Starting off with “What did you do immediately before this questionnaire?,” Mr. Noten responds properly: “Dread its completion.” Read the full interview below

Dries Van Noten, Designer

What did you do immediately before this questionnaire?
Dread its completion.

What will you do immediately following this questionnaire?
Sigh with relief.

What is your idea of bliss?
Turning the soil or pruning a bush.

What is your idea of misery?
Bullied onto a path I have not chosen.

What is your proudest moment?
My 50th fashion show.

What is your greatest regret?
None so far.

What would be the first sentence of your biography?
Often taken for a world traveler…

What is your best personality trait?
Loyalty and perceptiveness.

What is your worst personality trait?
Reservedness.

What would you ask for if you were granted one wish?
That timidity be banished.

What is your greatest fear?
Fear itself.

What has been your greatest loss?
The death of my business partner and company co-founder Christine Mathys.

What historical figure would you most like to meet?
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium.

What have you marched in the streets for/against?
To get to Goosens, the great bakery in Antwerp, for their currant bread.

If you could live out one fantasy, what would it be?
That creativity is embraced as much in adolescents as it is in children.